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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.41, 13,871.25 and 3,403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.41, 13,871.25 and 3,403.66 is: 5,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.41 : 13,871.25 = 3,403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.41/13,871.25 = 3,403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.41x = 13,871.25 × 3,403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.41x = 47,213,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,213,018.78/9,248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.99

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